Answer:
The concentration of CaCl2 in this solution is 0.563 M
Explanation:
<u>Step 1:</u> Data given
mass of CaCl2 = 23.7 grams
Molar mass of CaCl2 = 110.98 g/mol
mass of water = 375 grams
Molar mass of water = 18.02 grams
Volume of the solution = V
<u>Step 2:</u> Calculate the mass of solution
Mass of the solution = Mass of solute + Mass of solvent
Mass of the solution = 23.7 grams + 375 grams
Mass of the solution = 398.7 grams
<u>Step 3:</u> Calculate the volume
Volume = mass / density
Volume = 398.7 grams / 1.05 mg/mL
Volume = 379.71 mL = 0.3791 L
<u>Step 4:</u> Calculate moles of CaCl2
Number of moles CaCl2 = mass CaCl2 / Molar mass CaCl2
Number of moles CaCl2 = 23.7 grams / 110.98 g/mol
Number of moles CaCl2 = 0.21355 moles
<u>Step 5:</u> Calculate the concentration of CaCl2
Concentration = Number of moles / Volume
Concentration = 0.21355 moles / 0.3791 L
Concentration = 0.563 M
The concentration of CaCl2 in this solution is 0.563 M